November 28, 2023

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Top 10ish EV News Stories

1. Tesla will celebrate the first deliveries of the Cybertruck at GigaFactory Texas on November 30, 2023, with limited in-person attendance determined through a random drawing for shareholders who applied by verifying their shareholdings and uploading evidence of Tesla stock ownership as of September 30, 2023, while a livestream of the event will be accessible to the public.  Below is a list of current locations that have the Cybertruck on display.

   -19505 Langley Bypass, Surrey, BC V3S 6K1 

   -333 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128 

   -6692 Auto Center Dr, Buena Park, CA 90621 

   -4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 

   -6701 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA 94568 

   -5700 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121 

   -4039 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137 

   -2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 

   -901 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611 

   -888 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199 

   -7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817 

   -9140 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105 

   -860 Washington St., New York, NY 10014 

   -19820 Hempstead Hwy, Houston, TX 77065 

   -223 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004

2. Rivian begins leasing select models of its R1T electric pickup truck in 14 states.

3. Chinese electric car company BYD has launched its flagship Han sedan in the United Arab Emirates, with plans to introduce four car models, including fully electric and hybrid, in the market by the end of the year.

4. Electric vehicle sales are predicted to reach a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. in 2023, surpassing 1 million units for the first time.

5. Nissan plans to transform its Sunderland plant into an EV manufacturing hub, producing all-electric versions of the Qashqai, JUKE, and LEAF models, with a total investment of up to $3.78 billion, three gigafactories, and a 100% electric vehicle lineup by 2030.

6. Tesla is expanding Supercharger access to non-Tesla electric vehicles in South Korea, leading to speculation about potential motives such as adhering to local policies, qualifying for subsidies, or aiming to establish a semi-monopoly in reliable, high-speed charging to dominate the EV fast charging scene and attract new buyers.

7. In October 2023, new car registrations in the EU marked the fifteenth consecutive month of growth, with notable increases in France (+21.9%), Italy (+20%), and Spain (+18.1%), while battery-electric cars captured a 14.2% market share, surpassing diesel for the first time.

8. Volkswagen will collaborate with Magna Steyr to develop its revived Scout electric vehicle brand in Europe, securing an order worth around $492 million for the two Scout EV models—an electric pickup and an SUV.

9. CALLUM, a design and engineering firm, has unveiled SKYE, a high-performance multi-terrain electric vehicle designed for on- and off-road adventures, featuring a fully enclosed cabin, accommodating four people, and powered by a 42kWh lithium-ion battery with an expected range of approximately 170 miles.

10. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced a $30 million workforce training center for electric vehicle technology, to be built on the campus of the Alabama Robotics Technology Park.

11. Hyundai Motor Co. plans to temporarily halt operations at its Asan facility in South Korea from December 31, 2023, to February 13, 2024, to construct a cutting-edge electric vehicle production plant, aiming to strengthen its position in the electric vehicle market.

My Take on The Cybertruck

Finally!  I got to see a Cybertruck in person.  The best way I described it to my wife is “Obnoxiously Beautiful”.  I’m a fan.

It has an incredible presence and it looks way better in person than it does in pictures.  We didn’t get to see the interior, but who cares?  It’s about what’s on the outside for this beast.  A beast it is as it’s massive.  

There have been some complaints about fit and finish, but I couldn’t spot any issues and it looked quite tight to me. The body and panels looked good.

We got to see the gigantic windshield wiper, the rear light bar, the headlight bar, the somewhat hidden fogs, and the Goodyear tires coming in at 285/65R20. We weren’t the only ones excited about the Cybertruck as there was a small crowd there to see it as well.

On the way out, my wife with her eagle eye spotted another one on the road.  We flipped a U-turn and of course, it pulled into the Tesla center.  It had some mud caked on it and it looked proper.  

I have a feeling we’re going to be seeing quite a few of them on the road here soon.

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